Prepare against Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo
Spain · World #59,104 classical · FIDE ID 2285584
When preparing against Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 49 games by Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,859 | 1,903 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 30.6% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 63.0% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 25.9% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Pozo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pozo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Pozo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pozo usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Pozo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pozo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo's chess games
All 49 games by Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Aitor Alcaide Luque | 2,164 | ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | D94 |
| Nov 2018 | Johnny Fernando Sadusea | 2,077 | 1st Elgoibar Danobat U2200 Open | B01 |
| Jan 2015 | Ceferino Sierra Lopez | 1,978 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | B01 |
| Oct 2013 | Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia | 1,878 | ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | B01 |
| Nov 2009 | Javier Axpe Goikoetxea | 1,815 | 9th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaitasuna Kakute Aniv25 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| 1st Elgoibar Danobat U2200 Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa B | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,821 |
| San Sebastian Udaberriko Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| San Sebastian Mailako Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,604 |
| 4th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,096 |
| 9th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo's chess games?
49 games by Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo, from Apr 2005 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo has played.
What does Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo play as White?
As White, Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo play as Black?
As Black, Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo's FIDE rating?
Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo played?
Our database contains 49 games by Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo?
49 games by Anibal Fernandez Del Pozo reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.